“When I give to Hyde Park United Methodist, where does my money go?”

Your giving to Hyde Park United Methodist helps further our mission through four basic channels.

  • The General Ministry Fund underwrites the ministries, operation and maintenance of our local congregation, such as staff salaries, ministries serving children, youth, and adults, worship, building costs, and insurance The General Ministry Fund also includes our share in the global ministries of The United Methodist Church.
  • The Foundations for the Future Fund provides the resources needed to build the Magnolia Building and payoff the debt on the Deleon Building.
  • The Faith Promise Fund supports mission projects that are specifically chosen by our local church leadership.
  • The Endowment Fund provides a way for persons to give gifts that provide for the long term future of the church. The principal of these gifts is held in perpetuity with the investment income made available as needed for ministries of the church.

“Who sees my giving information?”

Information on pledges and giving is a sacred trust that is held in confidence in the Financial Secretary’s office with periodic reports to the Senior Pastor.

“Why does the Church ask for a pledge of my next year’s planned giving each year?”

Good question! Pledges provide reasonable expectations of the income the church will receive for the coming year, and thus are the very basis upon which the Finance Committee plans the church’s annual budget. The total amount of all pledges helps the Committee prudently estimate that income and thus establish a realistic expense budget for all of our ministries.

To make a pledge for the General Budget or Foundations for the Future campaign, contact Mary Lou Compton or at 813.253.5388, ext. 225 or print and complete this Pledge Card then send it to the attention of Mary Lou Compton in the ministry offices by postal mail to 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa, FL 33606.